Jim Edmonds vs Scott Rolen: Career Stats Comparison
Jim Edmonds and Scott Rolen are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jim Edmonds played 1993–2010 as a hitter; Scott Rolen played 1996–2012 as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Jim Edmonds (1993–2010) and Scott Rolen (1996–2012) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jim Edmonds finished with 1,949 hits and 393 home runs; Scott Rolen finished with 2,077 hits and 316 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Scott Rolen's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jim Edmonds, with .284 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits? Scott Rolen, with 2,077 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.
- Who drove in more runs? Scott Rolen, with 1,287 to Jim Edmonds's 1,199.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Edmonds, with 28,444 career PIV to Scott Rolen's 20,867.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Jim Edmonds
Scott Rolen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Edmonds and Scott Rolen. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jim Edmonds | Scott Rolen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,011 | Leads: 2,038 |
| At-Bats | 6,858 | Leads: 7,398 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,251 | 1,211 |
| Hits | 1,949 | Leads: 2,077 |
| Doubles | 437 | Leads: 517 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 43 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 393 | 316 |
| RBI | 1,199 | Leads: 1,287 |
| Walks | Leads: 998 | 899 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,729 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 67 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .284 | .281 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .376 | .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .527 | .490 |
| OPS | Leads: .903 | .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Edmonds outpaces Scott Rolen 28,444 to 20,867 — driven by per-season impact — 1,497 PIV per season to 1,098 — rather than by longevity, since Jim Edmonds played 19 seasons to Scott Rolen's 19. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Jim Edmonds — top 3 seasons by OPS
Scott Rolen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Edmonds leads in home runs, runs, batting average, and OBP, while Scott Rolen owns hits, RBI, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jim Edmonds. PIV agrees: Jim Edmonds grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jim Edmonds and Scott Rolen careers compare
From 1996 through 2010, Jim Edmonds and Scott Rolen were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,011 games for Jim Edmonds and 2,038 for Scott Rolen across 19 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Jim Edmonds struck out more than walked (1,729 to 998); Scott Rolen struck out more than walked (1,410 to 899). Home runs make up a larger share of Jim Edmonds's hits: 393 of 1,949 for Jim Edmonds, 316 of 2,077 for Scott Rolen. Scott Rolen was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Jim Edmonds's on-base percentage of .376 tops Scott Rolen's .364.
Jim Edmonds vs Scott Rolen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jim Edmonds or Scott Rolen hit more home runs?
- Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Scott Rolen's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jim Edmonds, with .284 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Scott Rolen, with 2,077 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.